[Fanta] For what it is worth: UConn’s players had the weekend off from team activities or practice. Nothing was on their schedule the last two days. The team’s next formal workout block is scheduled for tomorrow starting at Noon.
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https://x.com/John_Fanta/status/1799953419219648966
Might as well post this one too- really good thoughts on how two VERY quiet parties have created an atmosphere of silence around this decision, which is a hard one.
I am forcibly reminded of the Ohtani pursuit at this point lol
The thing is why did he even entertain the idea of coming here if he wanted to stay back and 3 peat? I wish he would have just said no from the beginning if he truly is turning the job down tomorrow.
So we’ll hear like 9:30 then
So we basically can’t believe any post not from Woj lol so many people assumed they were all meeting today.
Con’s – Judging by how many articles put his wife front & center on the decision. I look at Hurley being from NY & he has spent his whole head coaching career in the northeast. The last 12yrs in Rhode Island & Uconn, in small towns. His wife doesn’t strike me as the Hollywood social type, parties & movie premiere’s are not going to woo her. Judging by her interview in People, she keeps a small circle of friends.
Pro’s – His kids are older & out of grade school. Hopefully his wife see’s its a career opportunity with a premiere franchise in the NBA & what is looking like a boatload of money & long term commitment by the Lakers.
I dont think its a lock he comes to LA by any means after reading her interview in People, more like 50/50 tomorrow.
Optimistic POV: he’s waiting to tell the players in person without dragging them in Sunday for an extra practice.
Pessimistic POV: he’s giving UConn time to get their house in order and formally offer a competitive contract. $10m a year at UConn might trump $15m a year in LA.
If this whole thing (Woj leaks, talks with Lakers, a one-day flight out to LA on the company dime to meet with Rob and Jeannie) is simply a hustle to make UConn think he’s serious and up their offer…? Well, it sucks. But I respect the hustle and it seems very Hurley.
Reality: No one actually knows so we just have to be patient until it’s official.
Wtf I open Reddit and these posts keep coming. I don’t give a shit if this man is at a concert or fucking his wife. Just let me know if he signs or not.
Sounds like he’s planning to show up for work tomorrow and keep working.